MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
battery loose
n/s/r tyre starting too go out of shape
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
battery loose
n/s wing mirror is badly damaged
n/s/r tyre starting too go out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers smeary
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes rusting
Centre Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes rusting
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre feathering
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre feathering
Damage to nearside rear bumper and light lens
Rear tyres starting to crack on tread
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Damage to nearside rear bumper and light lens
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres starting to crack on tread
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear bumper has slight damage (no sharp edges)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R51 PGM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R51 PGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R51 PGM registered?
R51 PGM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R51 PGM safe to buy?
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